Piney Reservoir Fishing
A 690-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Clarion County.
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What to expect at Piney Reservoir
Piney Reservoir covers 690 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Clarion County. Clarion is the nearest place on the Census list, some 2 miles away. The outlet feeds Clarion River. It is a Northwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and rock bass here.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Fish below are tied to Piney Reservoir by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Where boats go in at Piney Reservoir
PFBC lists no ramp access area on Piney Reservoir; the closest ramps are below.
Where else to launch near Piney Reservoir
- Toby Boat LaunchClarion River, 2 miles northeast
- Mill Creek Boat LaunchClarion River, 5 miles northeast
- Gravel Lick Canoe LaunchClarion River, 11 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
The limits anglers follow at Piney Reservoir
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Piney Reservoir.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Hatchery trucks at Piney Reservoir
Piney Reservoir gets 1 scheduled stockings in 2026 (walleye most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
What PFBC biologists wrote about Piney Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Piney Reservoir beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Reservoir | 690 | 0 | 9 | ||
| Beaver Creek Pd 3 | 9 miles west | 0 | 3 | ||
| Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** | 13 miles west | 251 | 2 | 6 | |
| Tionesta Lake | 19 miles north | 570 | 2 | 7 | |
| Mahoning Creek Lake | 20 miles south | 279 | 1 | 10 | |
| Buzzard Swamp No 6 | 25 miles northeast | 66 | 0 | 4 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Places near Piney Reservoir
Other lakes within a drive of Piney Reservoir
- Beaver Creek Pd 39 miles west
- Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**13 miles west
- Tionesta Lake19 miles north
- Mahoning Creek Lake20 miles south
- Buzzard Swamp No 625 miles northeast
Shops supplying Piney Reservoir anglers
- Kenbest Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Rimersburg, 11 miles
- Legacy Archerybait and tackle shop, Brookville, 16 miles
- Steiners Outdoors & Morebait and tackle shop, East Brady, 19 miles
- Nautical Mile Marina at TMPLTNmarina, Templeton, 20 miles
- Riverview Sportmans Supply IIbait and tackle shop, Clintonville, 24 miles
Booking a guided trip on Piney Reservoir
- PA State Championship Fishing Tournament Inccharter, Tidioute, (814) 484-3585
- Penna Comm of-Fish & Boat Commcharter, Reynoldsville, (814) 653-8957
Where to spend the night near Piney Reservoir
- Clarion2 miles
- Knox7 miles
- Brookville17 miles
County pages that cover Piney Reservoir
- Clarion Countyseat: Clarion
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Pictures of the species at Piney Reservoir
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Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Annie Spratt, CC0 1.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Piney Reservoir fishing, question by question
How far is Piney Reservoir from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Clarion County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 2 miles from Clarion.
How many acres does PFBC give Piney Reservoir?
PFBC lists 690 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Piney Reservoir?
No ramp exists in the access data; use a nearby one.
Which species does PFBC list for Piney Reservoir?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, rock bass and smallmouth bass.
Which minimum lengths apply on Piney Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Piney Reservoir?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
What has PFBC planned to stock in Piney Reservoir?
Yes: 1 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Piney Reservoir?
Closest on our list: Kenbest Bait Shop, 11 miles.
Add Piney Reservoir to the Pennsylvania trip list
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